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364 - Finding a mount
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2021-12-21 23:11:47Jai was in a good mood after knowing Alex’s condition. Although Alex was still kidnapped, the news about Alex ever visited Takenoko was better. It confirmed the assumption of the ones worrying about him that he was indeed taken in this direction. And now, was currently taken towards the capital.
It’s good news. A lead. Especially when he heard that Alex left this morning. It was in the afternoon right now, so they wouldn’t have so much distance to cover as long as they hurry now. He had hoped to catch up to the kidnappers immediately, probably right at the capital’s gate and immediately snatch any redheads in their way.
But even after walking for only God knows how long, there’s nothing but barks of trees, fallen trees, and bushes. He didn’t see any signs that shows they’re close to the capital, and this aggravated him up to a degree.
“I regret not taking you up on the offer to fly,” Jai suddenly broke the si
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